Bellingham: Watkins is England’s Saviour; Clash with Spain for the Title Will Be Fascinating

Relying on Watkins’ decisive goal, England staged a comeback to defeat the Netherlands 2-1 and advanced to the final of this European Championship. After the game, English midfield powerhouse Bellingham expressed in an interview that the final against Spain will be an intriguing match.

After the final whistle, Bellingham, still visibly elated by the winning goal, told ITV, “Ollie (Watkins) came off the bench, and we won the game. We’re incredibly grateful to him because I really didn’t know if I could have kept going for another 30 minutes of extra time. I’m genuinely thrilled for Ollie. He came on as a substitute and seized his opportunity. I’m very, very proud of him, and the entire team is excited for him. He’s our savior.” When asked about the criticism and controversy that England faced before the semi-finals, Bellingham said, “When we don’t perform well, we get criticized, but what’s important is that we build up the belief in ourselves, unite, and win games. These moments of victory are just fantastic, they bind us together as a team and as a family, and now we’re going to play in the final.” Speaking about the final against Spain, Bellingham, who plays in La Liga, said, “Spain has been performing exceptionally well, playing great football, but this is a one-off game where anything can happen. We’ll sit down and analyze them thoroughly. I think the final against Spain will be very interesting.”